Pasta Carbonara

By doodanger

Ingredients

• 200 g. spaghetti
• 4 slices bacon
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1/4 tsp. pepper
• 1 tub Philadelphia Italian three cheese cooking crème
• 4 tbsp. romano shredded cheese
• 1 tbsp. chopped fresh parsley

Preparation

Step 1

Cook spaghetti as directed on package, omitting salt.

Cook bacon slices, cut into 1/2 inch pieces, in large skillet on medium heat until crisp. Transfer bacon to paper towels, reserving 1 1/2 tbsp. drippings in skillet. Add minced garlic cloves to drippings; cook 1 minute.

Add bacon, pepper and the tube of cream cheese; cook and stir 3 minutes.

Drain the spaghetti, reserving 1/2cup cooking water.

Gradually stir reserved water into sauce. Add spaghetti and 2 tbsp. romano cheese; toss to coat.

Transfer to bowl; top with additional 2 tbsp. romano cheese and 1 tbsp. parsley.